Overview
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Lakita Barber

Austin,TX

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Warehouse Order Selector

HEB Warehouse
04.2025 - Current

Quality Technician

Kelly Services (ZY Systems)
08.2024 - 01.2025
  • Helped uncover and fix production problems in order to reduce overall defect rates.
  • Reduced production defects by collaborating with engineering teams to develop corrective actions.
  • Proposed corrective actions to address recurring quality issues.
  • Maintained quality documentation and records for conformance with relevant standards.

Quality Control Inspector

Tesla
03.2023 - 08.2024
  • Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
  • Inspected quality of products, taking note of functionality, appearance and other specifications.
  • Reported repeated issues to supervisors and other departments, collaborating to identify issue roots and rectify problems.
  • Identified and documented quality discrepancies for management to develop resolutions.
  • Checked color, shape, texture and grade of products and materials against established templates, charts, and samples.

Debt Collector

Limbauger, Gogglin, Blair & Sampson
01.2023 - 03.2023
  • Collected on delinquent accounts to reduce overdue balances.
  • Resolved customer disputes and disagreements through professional, calm communication to find mutually beneficial solutions.
  • Educated debtors about repayment options, enabling them to make informed decisions while preserving positive business relationships.

Order Selector

Amazon
04.2022 - 12.2022
  • Boosted productivity by efficiently utilizing various equipment, such as pallet jacks and forklifts, to transport and stack merchandise.
  • Enhanced order accuracy by diligently verifying product codes and quantities before packaging.

Department Head

Krogers Grocery Store
08.1996 - 03.2022
  • Enforced organizational rules and incorporated policy changes into departments' day-to-day activities.
  • Promoted a positive work environment by fostering teamwork, open communication, and recognition of accomplishments among employees.
  • Mentored junior team members, providing guidance and support to foster professional growth and success.
  • Maintained organized inventory with accurate records through proper ordering, tracking and auditing procedures.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction through proactive problem-solving measures and excellent communication strategies with clients.
  • Managed department budget, ensuring optimal allocation of resources for maximum impact on company goals.
  • Played a critical role in talent acquisition, interviewing, selecting, and onboarding new employees to build a strong, diverse team of professionals.
  • Oversaw inventory management, optimizing stock levels, and reducing waste.
  • Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
  • Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements.
  • Collaborated with department personnel to coordinate multifaceted solutions to emerging problems.

Vendor Stocker

Mondalez International
11.2015 - 07.2017
  • Reduced out-of-stock instances with diligent inventory management and timely replenishment of items.
  • Assisted customers in locating products, providing knowledgeable recommendations that led to increased sales.

Quality Control Inspector

Kelly Services ( GE )
11.1996 - 02.1997
  • Performed visual inspections and non-destructive tests where appropriate.
  • Maintained compliance with industry regulations through meticulous record-keeping and documentation of inspection results.
  • Ensured the accuracy of measurement tools and equipment by performing regular calibration checks and maintenance.

Qualiry Control

Kelly Services ( Albar Industries)
07.1996 - 09.1996
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.

Skills

  • Heavy lifting
  • Order picking accuracy
  • Pallet jack operation
  • Warehouse safety procedures
  • In-process inspection
  • Testing procedures
  • Quality training
  • Visual inspection
  • Reporting skills
  • Quality metrics
  • Dimensional inspection
  • Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing

Timeline

Warehouse Order Selector

HEB Warehouse
04.2025 - Current

Quality Technician

Kelly Services (ZY Systems)
08.2024 - 01.2025

Quality Control Inspector

Tesla
03.2023 - 08.2024

Debt Collector

Limbauger, Gogglin, Blair & Sampson
01.2023 - 03.2023

Order Selector

Amazon
04.2022 - 12.2022

Vendor Stocker

Mondalez International
11.2015 - 07.2017

Quality Control Inspector

Kelly Services ( GE )
11.1996 - 02.1997

Department Head

Krogers Grocery Store
08.1996 - 03.2022

Qualiry Control

Kelly Services ( Albar Industries)
07.1996 - 09.1996

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